Wholesale Loose Pearls — South Sea & Tahitian

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Wholesale loose pearls — for jewelers, designers, and pearl collectors building custom strands or commissions. This collection includes both South Sea (Pinctada maxima) and Tahitian (Pinctada margaritifera) pearls in single-pearl and bulk lot formats. White and golden South Sea pearls 9-16mm; Tahitian peacock, dark, multicolor 8-14mm. Per-pearl pricing on single units, lot pricing on bulk (typical lots: 10-50 pearls graded matched). Drilled or undrilled — drilled pearls bored 0.8mm by default; we can drill to 1.0mm or 1.2mm for thicker silk. Hand-graded against the AAA-AA-A scale. Minimum wholesale order $200; volume discounts above $5,000. WhatsApp preferred for wholesale negotiations: faster, includes sample photos. Each lot ships with grading sheet and origin certificate (lagoon/farm of origin).

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wholesale order?

$200 USD minimum for first wholesale order. Volume discounts begin at $1,500 (5%), $5,000 (10%), $15,000 (15%). We do not offer discounts on already-discounted seasonal sales.

How are pearls graded for wholesale?

Each lot is hand-graded on the AAA-AA-A scale. Per pearl: AAA = 95% clean surface, mirror luster, round/near-round, uniform overtone. AA = 85% clean, high luster. A = visible imperfections at lower price points.

Can I order a matched strand for custom commissions?

Yes. Specify length (16-22 inches typical), pearl count, target size, grade, and overtone. We hand-select matched pearls from current stock. Lead time 7-14 days for AAA matched strands; 3-5 days for graduated/AA strands.

Do you offer drilling or stringing services?

Drilling is included free with all loose pearl orders. Stringing service is available for $150-400 depending on length and silk type (Japanese silk preferred for AAA strands). Knotted between every pearl for security.